Populous-designed Sporting Park was recognized by Digital Trends as the most connected sports venue in the country, one that “serves a means of helping the rest of the world’s stadiums stay ahead of the curve.” The article goes on to explain that the home of MLS team Sporting Kansas City, “was created with an eye towards a 21st century world whose culture is steeped in handheld devices, social media, and the web. The brain trust behind Sporting Park didn’t want to simply meet these demands; they wanted to leverage our connectivity addiction to improve and monetize the fan experience.”